The average train between Sherborne and Shrewsbury takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Sherborne to Shrewsbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Sherborne and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sherborne is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Salisbury and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sherborne to Shrewsbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Sherborne to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Sherborne station and arriving at Shrewsbury station via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Sherborne to Shrewsbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Sherborne station.
Sherborne to Shrewsbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Sherborne to Shrewsbury train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Sherborne and Shrewsbury is 196.5 km. The road distance is 333 km.
You can take a train from Sherborne to Shrewsbury via Salisbury and Newport (S Wales) in around 5h 32m.